Launch of the VeLoCi Database
The VeLoCi database is now online. It is an open digital archive created to collect, organize, and enhance historical sources related to the Vesuvian Lost Cities, with particular attention on the period before the 18th-century official excavations. The project focuses on early-modern evidence (15th-17th centuries) and aims to provide an easily accessible resource for the study of the Vesuvian documentary heritage.
The database collects a wide range of historical records, including manuscripts, printed texts, archival documents, maps, drawings, engravings, and material artifacts. The sources are divided into three categories: textual, with documents describing places, events, and individuals; iconographic, including drawings, engravings, and historical maps; and material, such as archaeological findings.
Each entry is accompanied by detailed information on authors, dating, and connections to other sources, to facilitate a deeper understanding of the specific source and the overall cultural heritage. The hypertextual structure and indexing of the database allow users to explore different thematic paths and access additional content, with the possibility of exporting data or link to external resources.
The database, available today in its beta version, is continuously updated and will progressively expand with new sources and improvements. We invite scholars, enthusiasts, and curious individuals to explore it and provide any feedback to contribute to its ongoing development.
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